Kendra Herber ’07 was born with fibular hemimelia, a congenital limb deficiency where the fibula is short or missing, and had her foot amputated at age two. Rather than holding her back, Herber’s disability would motivate her to become an inspiring teacher, mother, world-ranked paratriathlete, model, self-published author and motivational speaker. She praised The University of Toledo for offering a safe, inclusive place to find her purpose and see her disability as a strength rather than a weakness.

Read more about Kendra at the UToledo Alumni eMagazine.

https://alumninews.utoledo.edu/2023/07/14/rocket-and-world-ranked-paratriathlete-finds-her-purpose/

Dean Raymond Witte, Judith Herb College of Education, talks to ABC news about the shortage of teachers.  To hear the segment click on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovUjPOzqaNM

William Quinones Ramos, who is studying middle childhood education with a concentration in language arts and mathematics, tutors kindergarten and eight graders in math and reading. For more on the story go to:

https://news.utoledo.edu/index.php/06_29_2023/education-senior-gains-valuable-experience-by-helping-students-develop-math-skills.

Dr. Lisa Pescara-Kovacha, a professor of educational psychology at the Judith Herb College of Education, discusses the importance of threat assessments in The Society for Human Resource Management.

Mass Shootings — Many in the Workplace — Are on the Rise

Dr. Lisa Pescara-Kovach, a JHCOE professor of educational psychology, discusses her new book, “White Supremacist Violence: Understanding the Resurgence and Stopping the Spread” and what parents can do to protect their children.

How White Supremacists Recruit Kids

University of Toledo Graduate and Former Toledo resident Juanita Harris Price M.Ed., CEO of Hillcrest Children and Family Center, receives Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her work changing lives and strengthening communities. The National Council for Mental Wellbeing presented this award to Mrs. Price at the National Council Convention in Los Angeles, California.

Read the full article here:
NatCon23-Awards Overview-Price.pdf (thenationalcouncil.org)

Finch

Alec Finch, Special Education Senior, is ready to make an impact.  Dealing with his own struggles has boosted his confidence in the classroom.

Read the full story below:

https://news.utoledo.edu/index.php/05_05_2023/working-through-personal-struggles-helped-special-education-senior-find-confidence

Isabella Garza, an honors student, is graduating with a double major in disability studies and special education.  Isabella has a passion about accessibility and plans to continue her education through the Judith Herb College of Education’s Licensure and Master’s Program (LAMP) in special education.

Click below for details:

https://news.utoledo.edu/index.php/05_02_2023/teaching-helped-fuel-seniors-passion-for-advocacy

The Judith Herb College of Education, along with Career Services, will host the 2023 Annual UTeach Job Fair on March 29th.

Click on the link below for details.

https://news.utoledo.edu/index.php/03_22_2023/college-of-education-career-services-hosting-march-29-uteach-job-fair

Dr. Ruslan Slutzky, professor of early childhood education, talks about how taking an active role in a child’s life can motivate them to do better during their education.

For more on the topic click here.